Youth Speak News
Toronto - In high school, the ladies loved Branden Gordon, and he loved them back.
But Gordon always felt restless and unsatisfied, a feeling he assumed is typical of youth. Yet he persistently searched for what was missing, for the truth. Eventually, he says, God revealed Himself, and so Gordon eventually found his way to religious life. Men entering religious life with the Salesians have the option to become permanent brothers or priests, and though there is still time to change his mind, Gordon has entered the discernment process with the intention of becoming a priest.
Quarter-century of Catholic Christian Outreach
By Stephen Johnson, Youth Speak NewsCatholic Christian Outreach is celebrating 25 years of missionary work among students across Canada by holding its annual Rise Up event in the nation’s capital.
Staying Catholic in college
By Virginia Mervar, Youth Speak NewsMaria Kosir, a former student of the Toronto Catholic District School Board, left her secondary school religion classes for the secular studies of university — and her faith deepened.
Remembering Little Rock
By Emma Kendrick, Youth Speak NewsIt is easy to believe that our North American communities have always been founded on acceptance and equal opportunities for all, but it is a mistake to believe that we are no longer deeply tied to a dark past. Because of individuals who continue to fight against injustice, our communities continue to grow, allowing us to value those who have shaped our identity in moments of despair.
Sound of opportunity rings through Gandhi Ashram
By Ruane Remy, The Catholic RegisterThe value of music education is at the heart of the Gandhi Ashram School in Darjeeling, India, founded 20 years ago by Canadian Jesuit Father Edward McGuire.
Be the face of Jesus
By Nicholas Macedo-Van Horne, Catholic Register SpecialTwo Wednesday mornings during the summer — one in July and one in August — I usually begin with a trip to the grocery store. I peruse the aisles with my younger siblings shopping for bread, cheese, ham, lettuce and drinks.
Singer turns escape from dark days into song
By Ruane Remy, The Catholic RegisterMaggie Wang apologized to God as she stood at the side of the freeway. She awaited the transport trucks known to frequent the route near her home. That night, there was only one. And as she was about to jump, she heard a voice say, “There’s more than this.”
Stratford takes Shakespeare to class
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - At St. Angela’s Catholic School theatre is coming alive in the classroom and breaking down barriers.
Sex chant highlights youth subculture
By Beth Brown, Youth Speak NewsHALIFAX - Saint Mary’s Univers ity continues to recover from a frosh week scandal that drew national attention to the Halifax campus when a large group of students was caught on film chanting a sexually explicit line that seems to glorify rape culture.
Friends for keeps
By Beth Brown, Youth Speak NewsIf we weren’t family, I don’t think my siblings and I would all be friends. Thankfully, God knows what kind of friends we need.
CCO launches first activities at Ryerson
By Ruane Remy, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - Catholic Christian Outreach has arrived at Toronto’s Ryerson University, introducing itself to students with the CCO’s Discovery Faith Study.